Trip from Newburyport, MA to Springfield, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

123.5 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 37m

8 AM

2h 58m

10 AM

2h 44m

12 PM

2h 42m

3 PM

2h 45m

5 PM

2h 57m

8 PM

2h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 123.5-mile drive from Newburyport to Springfield, Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a straightforward transit through the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so this trip is best suited for those prioritizing efficiency. Consider this a simple point-to-point drive within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.8 miles from Newburyport, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	51.1 mi	59m
Massachusetts Turnpike	38.7 mi	44m
I 290	19.6 mi	24m
Springfield Expressway	2.6 mi	3m
High Street	1.3 mi	2m
Main Street	1.3 mi	3m
Saint James Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
State Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 51.1 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newburyport, MA and Springfield, MA.

Start on Atkinson Street

169 ft · 9 sec · Atkinson Street

Turn right onto Strong Street

309 ft · 17 sec · Strong Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

349 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street

Turn left onto Boardman Street

444 ft · 21 sec · Boardman Street

Turn right onto MA 113

1.3 mi · 2 min · High Street

Turn slight right onto Moseley Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Moseley Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Spofford Street

66 ft · 1 sec · Spofford Street

Continue on Spofford Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Spofford Street

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

132 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street

Continue on Evans Place

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Evans Place

Continue on Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto Merrimac Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Merrimac Street

Turn slight right onto Beacon Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Beacon Street

Turn right onto MA 150

0.5 mi · 57 sec · MA 150

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 495 South: Haverhill

Merge onto I 495

28 mi · 32 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 25 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 495 South: Marlboro

Merge onto I 495

23 mi · 27 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 65B Toward I 290 West: Worcester

Merge onto I 290

20 mi · 24 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Continue on I 291

2.6 mi · 3 min · Springfield Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 4 Toward Chicopee Falls

Turn left onto Page Boulevard

384 ft · 13 sec · Page Boulevard

Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Saint James Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

101 ft · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on Saint James Avenue

428 ft · 8 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Continue on Saint James Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint James Avenue

Turn right onto State Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Court Street

234 ft · 22 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto City Hall Place

166 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place

Arrive at destination

City Hall Place

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 36 minutes, this trip is ideal for a flexible schedule. You can depart at your convenience, but aiming to leave Newburyport mid-morning can help you avoid early rush hour traffic. With only one recommended stop, you'll have plenty of time to reach Springfield without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services could be the 51.1 miles on I-495. Factor in the $20 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Newburyport, MA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.8 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newburyport, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newburyport, MA

This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Newburyport, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 51.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

62 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lawrence, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westborough, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Newburyport, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Strong Street

Turn right onto Strong Street

Navigation decision point

32.9 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89C-B-A Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

33.1 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

90.2 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.76 one way

$39.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$21.55	$43.11
premium	$4.82	$23.45	$46.90
diesel	$5.61	$27.27	$54.53

Estimated Tolls: $2.32

Massachusetts Turnpike (38.7 mi) $2.32

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.1	$12.97	$5.93
Efficient EV	30.9	$10.81	$4.94
EV Truck/SUV	49.4	$17.29	$7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Newburyport, MA

Night in Newburyport on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, MA

Night in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

9:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Light Rain

N 2 to 12 mph 30% chance Live forecast

64°F

Worcester, MA

62 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 34.1

View on nps.gov

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 115

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 38.3

View on nps.gov

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 21.3

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 29.8

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 29.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience, with 91% of this route utilizing major interstates. You'll navigate on I-495, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and I-290. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.1 miles on I-495, offering a sustained period of consistent speed. This highway-focused profile means you'll experience a predictable driving rhythm for the majority of the 2 hours and 36 minutes.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on I 495.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Massachusetts Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Strong Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 123.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Strong Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Newburyport, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.

Nashua New Hampshire

32.9 mi in | ~44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 123.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.32 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Newburyport, MA to Springfield, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newburyport, MA

Springfield, MA

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 36m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Lowell National Historical Park

New England National Scenic Trail

Minute Man National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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